Siegemund, 36, shocks 5-seed, ’24 finalist Zheng Qinwen Zheng, the No. 5 seed and 2024 Australian Open runner-up, was handed a shocking second-round defeat by world No. 97 Laura Siegemund on Wednesday.

Ohtani a finalist for NL MVP; Judge, Soto vie in AL Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani is a finalist for his first NL MVP award — after twice winning the AL honor — and is joined among the top three by Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor and Diamondbacks second baseman Ketel Marte.

Messi named finalist for MLS newcomer award Lionel Messi has been nominated as one of three finalists for MLS’ newcomer of the year award, despite playing in just league matches during his debut season with Inter Miami.